used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a while we talked again, and explained all the cross-purposes to each other, with the most interesting pauses in between the explanations.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And Jack told me about himself, and Miss Paget.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a while we talked again, and explained all the cross-purposes to each other, with the most interesting pauses in between the explanations.
anew
From this reading After a while we talked again, and explained all the cross-purposes to each other, with the most interesting pauses in between the explanations.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading After a while we talked again, and explained all the cross-purposes to each other, with the most interesting pauses in between the explanations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After a while we talked again, and explained all the cross-purposes to each other, with the most interesting pauses in between the explanations.
for the reason that
From this reading It was Miss Paget's favourite name, because of the man she had loved.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It seems that her only sister was his mother, and she had been in love with his father before he met the sister.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It seems that her only sister was his mother, and she had been in love with his father before he met the sister.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading After a while we talked again, and explained all the cross-purposes to each other, with the most interesting pauses in between the explanations.
Claud
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From this reading The father's name was Claud, and Jack was named after him.
cross-purposes
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From this reading After a while we talked again, and explained all the cross-purposes to each other, with the most interesting pauses in between the explanations.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading After a while we talked again, and explained all the cross-purposes to each other, with the most interesting pauses in between the explanations.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading After a while we talked again, and explained all the cross-purposes to each other, with the most interesting pauses in between the explanations.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading After a while we talked again, and explained all the cross-purposes to each other, with the most interesting pauses in between the explanations.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It seems that her only sister was his mother, and she had been in love with his father before he met the sister.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The father's name was Claud, and Jack was named after him.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading It was Miss Paget's favourite name, because of the man she had loved.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seems that her only sister was his mother, and she had been in love with his father before he met the sister.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seems that her only sister was his mother, and she had been in love with his father before he met the sister.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It seems that her only sister was his mother, and she had been in love with his father before he met the sister.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The father's name was Claud, and Jack was named after him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And Jack told me about himself, and Miss Paget.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It seems that her only sister was his mother, and she had been in love with his father before he met the sister.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After a while we talked again, and explained all the cross-purposes to each other, with the most interesting pauses in between the explanations.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading After a while we talked again, and explained all the cross-purposes to each other, with the most interesting pauses in between the explanations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems that her only sister was his mother, and she had been in love with his father before he met the sister.
a small worthless amount
From this reading And Jack told me about himself, and Miss Paget.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It seems that her only sister was his mother, and she had been in love with his father before he met the sister.
held dear
From this reading It was Miss Paget's favourite name, because of the man she had loved.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was Miss Paget's favourite name, because of the man she had loved.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And Jack told me about himself, and Miss Paget.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It seems that her only sister was his mother, and she had been in love with his father before he met the sister.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading And Jack told me about himself, and Miss Paget.
used to form the superlative
From this reading After a while we talked again, and explained all the cross-purposes to each other, with the most interesting pauses in between the explanations.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It seems that her only sister was his mother, and she had been in love with his father before he met the sister.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The father's name was Claud, and Jack was named after him.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The father's name was Claud, and Jack was named after him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was Miss Paget's favourite name, because of the man she had loved.
and nothing more
From this reading It seems that her only sister was his mother, and she had been in love with his father before he met the sister.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading After a while we talked again, and explained all the cross-purposes to each other, with the most interesting pauses in between the explanations.
PagetnounUS /ˈpædʒət/
English pathologist who discovered the cause of trichinosis (1814-1899)
From this reading And Jack told me about himself, and Miss Paget.
Paget's
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From this reading It was Miss Paget's favourite name, because of the man she had loved.
pausesnounUS /ˈpɔːzəz/
plural of “pause” — a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading After a while we talked again, and explained all the cross-purposes to each other, with the most interesting pauses in between the explanations.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems that her only sister was his mother, and she had been in love with his father before he met the sister.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seems that her only sister was his mother, and she had been in love with his father before he met the sister.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It seems that her only sister was his mother, and she had been in love with his father before he met the sister.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading After a while we talked again, and explained all the cross-purposes to each other, with the most interesting pauses in between the explanations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seems that her only sister was his mother, and she had been in love with his father before he met the sister.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After a while we talked again, and explained all the cross-purposes to each other, with the most interesting pauses in between the explanations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a while we talked again, and explained all the cross-purposes to each other, with the most interesting pauses in between the explanations.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading And Jack told me about himself, and Miss Paget.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seems that her only sister was his mother, and she had been in love with his father before he met the sister.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After a while we talked again, and explained all the cross-purposes to each other, with the most interesting pauses in between the explanations.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After a while we talked again, and explained all the cross-purposes to each other, with the most interesting pauses in between the explanations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After a while we talked again, and explained all the cross-purposes to each other, with the most interesting pauses in between the explanations.
